Does anyone have any ideas on how to get some younger members to join OES? Also, for an organization that allows all religions, doesn't really cater to other religions too well. Masonry seems much more flexible with that.

I get the Biblical stories and they are great but the overuse of the term "Christianity" doesn't speak to those that didn't grow up here in the U.S. as Christians. My wife who is from Turkey was recently initiated and so far hasn't liked what she has heard. I had explained OES is for all religions and that other than the Biblical heroine stories, there wouldn't be Christian references. She was totally open to that and liked the idea of stories of good character, no matter their origins, were good. Then more Christian references were given than I had (unknowingly) implied would be.

I think her expectation was that there would be more spiritual guidance and activities. I don't know how to sell it to her and stay within boundaries of understanding she's not of Protestant or Catholic background. I could use some guidance on any books she could read that aren't just Biblical quotes or too many Christ references. She doesn't mind Christian people and all of her friends are but she personally is not of Christian background and has a hard time relating to the Order.

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